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Wheel Horse Commando 8 Specs
The Wheel Horse Commando 8 is a 2-wheel drive garden tractor. This model was manufactured from 1968 to 1969. The driveline consists of 18.6 cu.in (308 cc) Kohler K181S 4-cycle single cylinder air-cooled gasoline engine with a rated power of 8 Hp (6 kW), and belt-driven gear transmission with 3 forward and 1 reverse gears.
The Wheel Horse Commando 8 is equipped with a manual steering system, mechanical brakes, 15x5.50x8 front tires, and 20x8.50x12 rear tires. The operating weight is 430 lbs (195 kg). The Wheel Horse Commando 8 tractor is compatible with the following attachments: 36" mid-mount 2-blade mower deck with a cutting height of 1.5-4.0 in (38-102 mm), 32" front-mount one-stage snowblower, and 42" front blade with mechanical lift system.
| Engine Specs |
Engine Model ..................... Kohler K181S
Engine Type ..................... 4-stroke single cylinder air-cooled gasoline
Number of Cylinders ..................... 1
Displacement, cu.in (cc) ..................... 18.6 (308)
Cylinder Bore, in (mm) ..................... 2.94 (74.6)
Piston Stroke, in (mm) ..................... 2.75 (69.9)
Engine Power, hp (kW) ..................... 8.0 (6.0)
Rated Engine Speed, rpm ..................... 3600
Fuel System ..................... Carburetor
Carburetor Model ..................... Kohler/Walbro
Carburetor Type ..................... Fixed main jet or adjustable main jet
Lubrication System ..................... Splash type
Cooling System ..................... Forced-air
Ignition System ..................... Magneto or battery
Spark Plug Type ..................... Champion RJ8C
Spark Plug Gap, in (mm) ..................... 0.0256 (0.65)
Intake Valve Clearance, in (mm) ..................... 0.006-0.008 (0.15-0.20)
Exhaust Valve Clearance, in (mm) ..................... 0.017-0.019 (0.43-0.48)
Fuel Tank Capacity, gal (L) ..................... 1.25 (4.7)
Oil Capacity, qt (L) ..................... 1.3 (1.2)
| Electrical System |
Electrical System Rating, Volts ..................... 12
Starter Type ..................... Electric
Number of Batteries ..................... 1
Electric Ground ..................... Negative
| Transmission |
Transmission Model ..................... Wheel Horse Uni-Drive
Transmission Type ..................... Belt-driven gear
Gearbox Type ..................... 3F/1R
Number of Forward Gears ..................... 3
Number of Reverse Gears ..................... 1
Oil Capacity, qt (L) ..................... 2.0 (1.9)
Maximum Forward Speed, mph (kph) ..................... 6.0 (9.6)
Maximum Reverse Speed, mph (kph) ..................... 2.0 (3.2)
| Wheels and Tires |
Wheel Drive System ..................... 2WD 4x2
Steering Configuration ..................... Front steer
Steering System ..................... Manual
Front Tire Size ..................... 15x5.50x8
Rear Tire Size ..................... 20x8.50x12
| Dimensions and Weight |
Wheelbase, in (mm) ..................... 41.3 (1040)
Overall Length, in (mm) ..................... 61 (1540)
Overall Height, in (mm) ..................... 37.5 (950)
Overall Width, in (mm) ..................... 35 (885)
Ground Clearance, in (mm) ..................... 7.3 (180)
Operating Weight, lbs (kg) ..................... 430 (195)
| Mower Deck |
Mower Deck Model ..................... 5-2361
Mower Deck Type ..................... Mid-mount
Number of Blades ..................... 2
Cutting Width, in (mm) ..................... 36 (910)
Cutting Height, in (mm) ..................... 1.5-4.0 (38-102)
Deck Drive ..................... Belt
Lift System ..................... Mechanical
| Snow Blower |
Snowblower Type ..................... Front-mount
Model Number ..................... 6-2211
Clearing Width, in (mm) ..................... 32 (810)
Lift System ..................... Mechanical
| Front Blade |
Blade Type ..................... Front-mount
Width, in (mm) ..................... 42 (1060)
Lift System ..................... Mechanical
Angle ..................... Manual
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